Nachhaltige Strickpullover

Knitted sweater made from recycled materials

Strick-Pullover aus Recycling

For eight years, we at wijld have been focusing on innovative, environmentally friendly fashion made from wood. But now we are opening a new chapter: Our mission to create sustainable fashion is entering the next round - with recycled materials. In our latest knitwear collection, we are using recycled wool and recycled cotton for the first time.

Shaping the Future with Fashion

Unfortunately, the fashion industry does not stand for the conservation of resources and the reduction of waste. Over 80 billion new items of clothing are produced every year, most of which are unfortunately disposed of far too quickly. This is precisely why we are committed to more conscious consumption and have been using wood, a raw material, since 2015 that allows us to save 75% of CO2 emissions compared to cotton.

Why recycled materials?

By using recycled materials, we are helping to conserve resources. Old textiles and cutting scraps that would otherwise end up in the trash are given a second life with us. In a complex recycling process, we transform them into high-quality sweaters that will keep you warm through the winter.

We have already developed a fabric for our sports shirts that uses recycled materials. On the inside, we use recycled polyester, which ensures that you stay dry and don't get cold when you're exercising thanks to the closed fiber. The fiber on the outside, made from wood, absorbs moisture from the body and releases it again. This combination not only makes the sports shirt work optimally, but it is also manufactured in a way that conserves resources.

New Ways: Recycled Wool and Organic Cotton

Now, for the first time, we are using exclusively fibers without the combination of wood. Why? We wanted to explore new avenues and see how we could produce sustainable favorite pieces in an alternative way. The result: Together with our partners, we have developed knitwear made from recycled wool and recycled organic cotton that reflects our values.

Experience recycling up close

For men, we have designed cozy and warm sweaters in three colors, optionally with a round neck or a sweater collar, made from 100% recycled wool.

For women, we offer beautiful sweaters with a round or V-neck, made from 50% recycled cotton and 50% organic cotton. These models are also available in three irresistible colors.

Why not 100% recycled cotton?

And if you're wondering at this point why not 100% recycled cotton... here's the explanation. Unlike wool, the cotton fibers become too short during the recycling process. Short fibers mean that the material is less durable and pilling occurs more quickly. To avoid this and to ensure good quality, new material is processed into fibers such as cotton or cellulose-based fibers, thus significantly increasing the life expectancy. After all, it's not just us who are happy when our favorite pieces last a long time, but Mother Nature too.